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Pope skips Good Friday procession ‘to preserve his health’
VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis cancelled at the last minute his attendance at the Good Friday procession at Rome’s Colosseum, in what the Vatican described as a bid “to preserve his health” ahead of more Easter week engagements. Francis’ agenda for the next two days consists of an Easter Vigil service on Saturday evening and.....»»
Chocolate Hills furor prompts Bohol bishop’s call to preserve national treasures
MANILA, Philippines — The public has been urged by the Catholic bishop of Bohol to preserve national treasures amid an outcry over the construction and operation of a resort in the middle of the picturesque Chocolate Hills’ protected area. The need to “recognize and cherish” Bohol’s natural wonders, specifically its Chocolate Hills and beaches was.....»»
DFA launches e-Apostille service; first in Asean region
MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Foreign Affairs Office of Consular Affairs (DFA – OCA) announced that it launched an e-Apostille service for civil registry documents. DFA said the system will allow the public to apply online for e-documents and e-Apostilles from the Philippine Statistics Agency (PSA) without having to appear in both offices. Foreign Affairs.....»»
Quezon City bet withdraws from Miss Universe Philippines 2024
Quezon City's Lorraine Ojimba, the representative of the city in the upcoming Miss Universe Philippines, backed out from the competition due to health reasons. .....»»
Tiger Woods Carted Off Golf Course Due to Illness at Genesis Invitational
Tiger Woods Withdraws from Genesis Invitational Due to Influenza Symptoms Golf legend Tiger Woods recently had to withdraw from the Genesis Invitational golf tournament due.....»»
Lawyers file petition pushing Congress to enact law vs political dynasties
A group of lawyers on Tuesday filed a petition asking the Supreme Court to compel Congress to enact a law prohibiting political dynasties in the country......»»
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress - manilastandard.net
Solons hail House Speakers leadership in Congress manilastandard.net.....»»
DOLE-Davao exec calls on Congress to carefully study uniform daily wage hike bill
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 11 March) – The legislative push for a nationwide P100 to P400 daily increase for minimum wage earners in the private sector “must be compatible with the socio-economic conditions and purchasing power of each region,” an official from the Department of Labor and Employment – Davao Region (DOLE-Davao) said. “If Congress […].....»»
Peru: Congress Runs Roughshod Over Rule of Law
(Washington, DC) - The decision by Peru's Congress on March 7, 2024, to arbitrarily remove two members of the National Board of Justice severely undermines judicial independence, the rule of law, and the protection of human rights, Human Rights Watch said today. The Organization of American States (OAS) should convene a meeting of its Permanent Council to address ongoing attacks on judicial independence in Peru......»»
Tax break for 2-wheeled EVs gains ground in Congress
Giving tax breaks for two-wheeled electric vehicles is getting more support from Congress, as a bill aiming for their inclusion in the list of vehicles benefiting from tariff reduction has been filed in the House of Representatives......»»
4th mode of Cha-cha
In 2013, then House Speaker Quezon City 4th District Rep. Feliciano “Sonny” Belmonte Jr. first initiated a move to amend to the economic provisions of the 1987 Constitution by legislation – a law approved by Congress. Under Belmonte’s proposal, both chambers of Congress could vote separately to pass these economic amendments into law instead of a wholesale amendment of the Constitution......»»
‘Congress can provide funding for SHS vouchers for SUCs’
An opposition legislator yesterday offered a solution to the Commission on Higher Education problem regarding the discontinuation of vouchers for senior high school students, saying that Congress can still provide funding if needed......»»
7 Tips for Expanding a Home-Based Retail Family Business
If you’ve always dreamed of running your own home-based retail family business in the Philippines, one of the most rewarding milestones you’ll ever clear is your first shot at expansion. When you get to the next level, your business will be able to continue fulfilling its special role as a vehicle for your family’s financial […].....»»
Dingdong abangers na kina Vice, Anne, Gabby at JenDen sa ‘Family Feud’
IN FAIRNESS, nananatili pa rin ang “Family Feud” hosted by Dingdong Dantes bilang isa sa mga top-rating show ng GMA 7. Wala pa ring makapagpatumba sa naturang programa na ilang taon na ngayong namamayagpag sa ere kaya naman feeling thankful and grateful si Dingdong sa lahat ng Kapuso viewers. Ang maganda pa sa “Family Feud”,.....»»
Residents urged to create “family disaster plans”
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 04 February) — Disaster-resiliency should start from home and residents, particularly those living in landslide and flood-prone areas, must create their own “family disaster plans” to guide them, the director of the Office of the Civil Defense (OC) in the Davao region said. Ednar G. Dayanghirang, OCD-Davao director, said part of “family resiliency” […].....»»
Caring for Your Elderly Friends: Crucial Pointers for Geriatric Animal Wellness
Our cherished animal companions’ needs change as they become older, therefore we must modify our care regimens to suit their needs and preserve their comfort.....»»
Senate issues arrest order vs Quiboloy
"We are signing the order to protect our committee system, to preserve the Senate's power of inquiry with the process to enforce it.".....»»
A Woman of Culture, LOREN LEGARDA
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda’s pursuit to increase the level of cultural heritage awareness to preserve and protect our age-old knowledge, traditions, and practices that we inherited from our forefathers......»»
In a male-dominated world, women prison officers make a difference
Prison work has been traditionally regarded as a male preserve in many countries. Yet according to the UNODC Handbook for Prison Leaders, there is no reason why this should be the case. Experience in a number of countries has shown t.....»»
A Woman of Culture, LOREN LEGARDA
Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda’s pursuit to increase the level of cultural heritage awareness to preserve and protect our age-old knowledge, traditions, and practices that we inherited from our forefathers......»»